Ceylon Cultural Trail / 7 days- 6 nights

National Flag
National Flag
Sigiriya
Sigiriya
Kandy
Kandy
Tea plantation
Tea plantation

General information

DurationDestinationDeparture
7 days and 6 nights
Sri Lanka (Colombo, Habarana, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya)
Sri Lanka (Colombo)

Category

 
Standard (Private Tour)
Full Board 4 Stars
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Superior (Private Tour)
Full Board 4 Stars
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Deluxe (Private Tour)
Full Board 5 Stars
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Program

Day 01: Colombo – Habarana
Arrival at the international airport in Colombo, formalities for entry and baggage claim. Meeting with guide and transfer to Habarana. Lunch during the transfer ...
Arrival and accommodation in private rooms of the chosen hotel. The afternoon is devoted to a Village Safari Tour, interesting experience that will allow you to put you in contact with the rural life of the local population. The excursion will be done using the local usual means, you begin to edge of the typical tuk tuk, you continue on bullock carts and then a boat ride. (Optional, on request possibility of Elephant Back Safari). Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Habarana and / or Dambulla.

Day 02: Habarana
Breakfast. Morning excursion to the Rock Fortress of Sigiriya. Located 300 meters high, was built on top of a monolith of red stone that dominates a harmonious set of gardens. The palace built on the summit is reached by a narrow staircase that winds through the huge paws of a stone lion. Lunch during the excursion.
In the afternoon excursion to Polonnaruwa, the ancient capital of the kingdom of Sri Lanka. Architectural complex consisting of temples, palaces and a beautiful swimming pool in the shape of a lotus flower. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Habarana and / or Dambulla.

Day 03: Habarana – Kandy
Breakfast. Departure to Kandy, stopping along the way to visit the Dambulla Cave Temples, religious-historical place where they are kept in five different caves 150 Buddha statues. Dambulla is believed to have been founded in the first century BC King Vattaganemani.
Continuation and stop at the farm of Matale, to discover the fragrant spices of the island and also where you will be offered a massage with herbs (head or feet) lasting 10 minutes.
Arrival in Kandy, accommodation and lunch at the hotel. Afternoon visit to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth of Buddha, containing the most revered relic in Sri Lanka. Before returning to the hotel, stopping to watch a performance of local cultural dances. Dinner and overnight at hotel in Kandy.

Day 04: Kandy
Breakfast. Visit the beautiful gardens Botanical Peradenya, located 6 km from Kandy which extend over an area of 60 acres. These gardens are considered among the richest in the world for the variety of ornamental species and spices that host. After continuing for Pinnawela Orphanage, famous for the elephant orphanage who are lost from the wild. Lunch in a restaurant in Pinnawela. Return to Kandy and the rest of the afternoon off further visits or shopping. Dinner and overnight at hotel in Kandy.

Day 05: Kandy – Nuwara Eliya
Breakfast. Departure for Nuwara Elyia, along the way stop at a plantation and its factory in Tea. Packed Felid Blue Restaurant. Check-in the hotel. In the afternoon walk-tour of this colonial town, situated at the foot of the highest mountain in Sri Lanka, the Pidurutalagala, in one of the most scenic areas of the tour. Dinner and overnight at hotel in Nuwara Eliya.

Day 06: Nuwara Elyia – Colombo
Breakfast. Departure to Colombo, via Kitulgala locations where it was filmed the famous movie "The Bridge on the River Kwai". Stop along the way to Melsna Tea Centre with the opportunity to sample the precious tea, unique and ideal for photographing waterfalls of St. Clare and Devon.
Lunch during the transfer. Arrival in Colombo and brief tour of the country's commercial capital. Dinner and overnight at hotel in Colombo.

Day 07: Colombo - Departure
Breakfast. Transfer to the airport for flights to return to the city of origin.

Price includes

- Overnight stays in hotels selected or similar.
- Full board in restaurants and hotels (from dinner on Day 1 to breakfast on the last day).
- Transport vehicles with a / c and driver-English speaking guide throughout the tour.
- Entran fees and excursion as program
- Welcome drink and refreshing towels in all the hotels.
- Tickets for the cultural show in Kandy
- SIM card with free IDD.
- Local taxes and 12% of V.A.T.

Price does not include

- Visa for entrance in the country.
- Supplement Perahera festival.
- Medical health insurance.
- Tips and gratuities.
- Anything not mentioned in cost includes.

Itinerary

Day Overnight Itinerary highlights
1   Colombo - Colombo
  Nuwara Eliya
  Kandy
  Habarana
  Colombo

Accommodations provided in each place

PlaceStandardSuperiorDeluxe
Colombo4 Stars5 Stars